Add 20/50 and 6/30
20/50 + 6/30 is 3/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
20/50 = 20 × 3/50 × 3 = 60/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
6/30 = 6 × 5/30 × 5 = 30/150 - Add the two like fractions:
60/150 + 30/150 = 60 + 30/150 = 90/150 - 90/150 simplified gives 3/5
- So, 20/50 + 6/30 = 3/5
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